Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Hematology

Company: Sentara Health
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara is currently hiring an RN to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on the Med Surg/ Hematology Unit. Hours/Shift: FLEXI (as needed), dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm Department/Position Overview: This state-of-the-art 24-bed unit that cares for a wide variety of medical diagnoses from CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, end-of-life to name a few. Specializing in care for those with chronic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell. You will also become very knowledgeable in procedures such as wound vacs, high-risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, etc. We also offer the ability to take control of your schedule with self-scheduling! Our staff members have different backgrounds that allow us to provide culturally competent care to our patients and families. The best part is learning and growing from each other! Teamwork is what we do best and no one is left behind or left out. We areSentara Fami-Leigh!Listen to what two of our nurses have to say about working on this Unit! - - To learn more about Sentara Leigh and our culture: Click to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare. Minimum Requirements: - Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing - Basic Life Support (BLS) - RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara: Sentara Health launches nurse residency program amid nationwide shortage of nurses | 13newsnow.com New Graduate Nurses arewelcome to apply! Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara's dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year ofexperience. At Sentara, we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled, withno extra paperwork or applications. The Medical Surgical Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career. Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara: Unique 6-Month Program Includes: - No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months ofexperience or transitioning to a new practice area. - General Nursing Orientation - Specialty Clinical Track Residency - Professional Development Sessions - Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors The SentaraNurse Residency Program/ Transition to Practice will giveyou theskills and knowledge you need to deliver safe,quality care. Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, RN, Registered Nurse, New Grad, Medical, Surgical, beach, ocean, BSN, ADN, ASN, medical, surgical, med/surg, telemetry, SLH, Sentara Leigh, Virginia, Norfolk, Hematology, inpatient, bedside nursing, nurse, CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, end-of-life, Sickle Cell Sign on bonus. Med Surg, Nursing, Med Surg Nurse. New RN Grad. Days. Nurse, LI-CP1 . Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave • Emergency Backup Care • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans • Life Insurance • 401k/403B with Employer Match • Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education • Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development • Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Sentara Leigh Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won't heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Keywords: Sentara Health, Norfolk , Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Hematology, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia